Direction of the morning light (4)

I believe the answer is:

east

(Other definitions for east that I've seen before include "Ninety degree bearing" , "Asia" , "Bearing of 90 degrees" , "One regularly holding hands" , "Airport near Derby" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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